The World Medical Association
The World Medical Association (WMA), an international organisation of physicians, was formally established on 17 September 1947, pursuant to the resolutions of the First General Assembly of the WMA held in Paris, France. In 2007, the WMA had a membership of 84 national medical associations and represents some 9 million physicians. The purpose of the WMA is to serve humanity by endeavoring to achieve the highest international standards in Medical Education, Medical Science, Medical Art and Medical Ethics, and Health Care for all people in the world. Read more about WMA here.
The WMA adopts Declarations and Guidelines some of which are aimed to protect the rights of people with intellectual and mental disabilities. Click on the links below to read more.
World Medical Association Resolution on Human Rights
World Medical Association Statement on Ethical Issues Concerning Patients with Mental Illness
World Medical Association Declaration on the Rights of the Patient